MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front bald on inner edge
aircon condenser is bent
nearside rear brake pipe is corroding along fuel tank
nearside repeater light slightly white
service light is on
Front tyres very heavily worn on edges.
N/s/f headlight condensated.
N/s/r steel brake pipe in clip heavily corroded.
O/s/r Steel brake pipe serving flexy pipe corroded.
Side repeaters slightly discoloured.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front tyres very heavily worn on edges.
N/s/f headlight condensated.
N/s/r steel brake pipe in clip heavily corroded.
O/s/r Steel brake pipe serving flexy pipe corroded.
Side repeaters slightly discoloured.
Oil leak
rear brake pads look low
metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
metal brake pipes corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
service light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wiper judder
little movement from o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever
long handbrake travel
service light on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge + close to legal limit.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
One of two o/s/r park lights not working.
Slight binding to n/s/f wheel.
Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge.
Front brake pads look to be wearing thin.
Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge.
Front brake pads look to be wearing thin.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
belly pan fitted
both front tyres close to legal limit
both rear brake disk poor
both rear upper and lower suspension arm bushes perishing
damage to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall
front brake disk inner faces appear worn
nail in o/s/f tyre
oil staining on rear of block and sump
BELLY PAN FITTED
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
OIL STAINING ON REAR OF BLOCK AND SUMP PAN
STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN, BORDERLINE PASS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
BELLY PAN FITTED
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R TYRE PERISHING
OIL STAINING ON REAR OF BLOCK AND SUMP PAN
STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN, BORDERLINE PASS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AD03 ZCX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 ZCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AD03 ZCX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2003.
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